Intermediate Accountant

AltaSteel is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Finance department as an Intermediate Accountant. Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Business Reporting, the successful candidate will provide finance support to the AltaSteel business.

The Intermediate Accountant is responsible for improving the performance of the business by providing timely commercial analysis as part of the monthly reporting process, business planning and other business analysis.  This position will also assist in the completion of the budgeting and forecasting process.

Responsibilities:

  • Routine journal entries, reconciliations, continuity schedules and ledger analysis
  • Completion of month end processing of results and associated schedules and validation of business financials
  • Deliver to Corporate and Divisional deadlines
  • Communication of results to key customers
  • Gain an understanding of shutdowns, projects, manufacturing changes etc. and how they relate to financial performance and in turn work with operations to help them understand their costs
  • Build relationships with operations
  • Assist the preparing and analyzing the information required for forecasting and budgeting
  • Assist operations in gaining a better understanding of key business drivers
  • Monitor, audit, and report any DOA infringements
  • Assist with interim and year-end audit request

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Post-secondary education with Accounting or Finance focus
  • In pursuit of or recently completed CPA designation
  • 3-5 years’ accounting experience
  • Previous audit and manufacturing accounting experience considered an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with a results oriented business approach.
  • Eager to learn and take on new challenges
  • Strong problem resolution and analytical skills.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, ERP and computer skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills

Job Details:

  • Full-time, permanent opportunity
  • Fast paced environment